Now open at 5925 Burnet Rd
Birdhouse Books and Gifts is a neighborhood, community-focused independent bookstore in central Austin, Texas. We are a queer-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned business (and all of those are the same person!). We are an indie bookshop focused on inclusivity, community, and welcoming. Our goal is for every person who walks through our doors to feel seen and a sense of belonging here.
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Our selection is ever-expanding as we grow within our space. We've got a fun and beautiful kids and middle grade section, and features for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors, alongside new fiction and non-fiction for adults. Check back frequently because we are growing and changing every day!
We have always have full slate of events on the calendar, which are detailed below and updated here monthly. We hope to see you soon at the Birdhouse!
Upcoming Events
March Events:
- Thursday, March 20th at 7 pm: Stonewall Award Winners Sarah Cypher and Jonny Garza Villa in Conversation
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Discussion will center around intersectional queer identity
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Tickets Here
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Sunday, February 23rd at 2 pm: Kids-and-Grownups Make Your Own Journal and Bookmark PartyFriday, February 28th at 7 pm: Pressed Flowers Bookmark Party
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Friday, March 21st at 7 pm: Practice and Poetry: Penguin Random House Author and Yoga Poet Victoria Hutchins in Conversation with Whitney Hanson at Practice Yoga Church
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(SOLD OUT)​​
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- Saturday, March 22nd at 11 am: Drag Queen Story Time!
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- Wednesday, March 26th at 6:30 pm: Developing Your Second Half Strategy: A Workshop For Women Who Want To Turn Passion Into Action
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You've spent the last however many years taking care of everybody else, getting it all done, and being the person you were "supposed" to be. Now, as your world is shifting around you, you're beginning to see room for pursuing what truly matters. How do you let go of the comfortable stagnancy of what you know for an exhilarating (if scary) future where you use your powers for good? Join Coach Frances Zopp for a workshop where you will identify what your passion is, outline the path you need to take to turn it into action, and commit to the first step towards getting there.
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Saturday, March 29th at 1 pm: Children's Story time with Ezra Jack Keats Award Winning Author Anne Wynter!
April Events:
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Friday, April 4th at 6:30 pm: Middle Grade Author Raj Tawney
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Sunday, April 6th at 1 pm: March Local Author Book Club Meetup featuring Solar Punks by Gume Laurel III, author in attendance!
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Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, all day: Austin Indie Book Trail
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More info at the Austin Book Trail website!
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Thursday, April 17th at 7 pm: Dr. Jonathan Higgins, Author of Black. Fat Femme. In conversation with poet and activist Joe Anderson Jr
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In Partnership with Local Queer
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Friday, April 18th at 6:30 pm: Queer Poetry Open Mic Night
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Join us for this wonderfully supportive monthly event!
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Saturday, April 19th at 11 am: For The Bees Kids and Teens Beekeeping Event with Author and Beekeeper Tara Dawn Chapman
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Saturday, April 19th at 6:30 pm: Bonus Local Author Book Club Event: Nikhil Prabala, Author of The Duchess of Kokora
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Saturday, April 26th at 11 am: Drag Story Time!
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Join us for the next installment in our Drag Story Time Series, featuring Miss Petty Cakes!
Book Clubs
2025 Local Authors Book Club
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Join us in reading books by Austin and San Antonio-based authors you may not have had the chance to read before! The list for January through June is below.
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Sign up to pre-order and join at any time via this form!
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Our next meeting is March 8th at 1 pm
